Dennis D. Jolliffe

Dennis D. Jolliffe serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office within the Department of Commerce, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical services supporting the modernization of intellectual property systems. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts aligned with the USPTO’s strategic priorities in digital examination infrastructure, cybersecurity, and public-facing digital services. He routinely handles complex service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, focusing on technical and professional services that enhance operational efficiency and data integrity across patent and trademark workflows. Jolliffe maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including IP.COM I, LLC and Innovative Transducer Implementation, LLC, primarily engaging firms with specialized expertise in intellectual property analytics, sensor-enabled systems, and digital innovation support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability and compliance with federal acquisition standards. He collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to ensure contract requirements reflect evolving operational needs within the USPTO’s digital ecosystem. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 76.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 23.1% of awards. He actively supports socioeconomic goals by awarding contracts to qualified small businesses without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead prioritizing capability and responsiveness. Jolliffe’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), and 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), reflecting a diverse portfolio spanning IT support, event logistics, and physical security operations. His technical domain expertise lies in procuring services that underpin secure, scalable, and accessible digital infrastructure for the nation’s intellectual property system.